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After 30 plus years I've finally had my first issue with a Glock, one of my Gen 1 G19's
This pistol has had every 9mm load I could find along with a few hot hand loads.
While at the range I started having a problem with the slide locking open after the last shot. I took out another 9mm and finished up with an hour and a half of fun times. When I got home, I inspected the bad G19 and found that the slide lock spring broke so it wasn't getting enough out of it to lock the slide back.
Rather than replacing the $5 slide lock assembly myself, I've decided to send it to Glock to have the frame upgraded to a Gen3. Glock charges $100 for the frame, any metal parts inside the frame are replaced,and 2nd expedited shipping to Glock.Glock pays for 2nd day freight on the way back.
I also talked to Glock about a cracked magazine I have (my 2nd one). Glock had problems with some earlier 9mm mags. The revised mags are all metal with a polymer casing. The body's on the "9mm" mags use to be almost all polymer. They also had a problem with some early magazine followers not fitting properly and showing excessive wear in a short period of time. Glock suggested I send the entire pistol in so the could be sure all my magazine were Aso upgraded they work with no issues.
Typically I'd say the manufacture is the most expensive place to have a firearm repaired. Although I only need a $5 part and can install it myself. Instead I'm getting an updated frame, all new parts in the frame and having my magazines inspected and replaced if found to be the early ones that are mostly polymer or have worn followers. Glock will also test fire the pistol to be sure everything is working.
I feel a $100 or under $150 with freight is a great deal.
This pistol has had every 9mm load I could find along with a few hot hand loads.This pistol has had every 9mm load I could find along with a few hot hand loads.
While at the range I started having a problem with the slide locking open after the last shot. I took out another 9mm and finished up with an hour and a half of fun times. When I got home, I inspected the bad G19 and found that the slide lock spring broke so it wasn't getting enough out of it to lock the slide back.
Rather than replacing the $5 slide lock assembly myself, I've decided to send it to Glock to have the frame upgraded to a Gen3. Glock charges $100 for the frame, any metal parts inside the frame are replaced,and 2nd expedited shipping to Glock.Glock pays for 2nd day freight on the way back.
I also talked to Glock about a cracked magazine I have (my 2nd one). Glock had problems with some earlier 9mm mags. The revised mags are all metal with a polymer casing. The body's on the "9mm" mags use to be almost all polymer. They also had a problem with some early magazine followers not fitting properly and showing excessive wear in a short period of time. Glock suggested I send the entire pistol in so the could be sure all my magazine were Aso upgraded they work with no issues.
Typically I'd say the manufacture is the most expensive place to have a firearm repaired. Although I only need a $5 part and can install it myself. Instead I'm getting an updated frame, all new parts in the frame and having my magazines inspected and replaced if found to be the early ones that are mostly polymer or have worn followers. Glock will also test fire the pistol to be sure everything is working.
I feel a $100 or under $150 with freight is a great deal.
While at the range I started having a problem with the slide locking open after the last shot. I took out another 9mm and finished up with an hour and a half of fun times. When I got home, I inspected the bad G19 and found that the slide lock spring broke so it wasn't getting enough out of it to lock the slide back.
Rather than replacing the $5 slide lock assembly myself, I've decided to send it to Glock to have the frame upgraded to a Gen3. Glock charges $100 for the frame, any metal parts inside the frame are replaced,and 2nd expedited shipping to Glock.Glock pays for 2nd day freight on the way back.
I also talked to Glock about a cracked magazine I have (my 2nd one). Glock had problems with some earlier 9mm mags. The revised mags are all metal with a polymer casing. The body's on the "9mm" mags use to be almost all polymer. They also had a problem with some early magazine followers not fitting properly and showing excessive wear in a short period of time. Glock suggested I send the entire pistol in so the could be sure all my magazine were Aso upgraded they work with no issues.
Typically I'd say the manufacture is the most expensive place to have a firearm repaired. Although I only need a $5 part and can install it myself. Instead I'm getting an updated frame, all new parts in the frame and having my magazines inspected and replaced if found to be the early ones that are mostly polymer or have worn followers. Glock will also test fire the pistol to be sure everything is working.
I feel a $100 or under $150 with freight is a great deal.